TAKING (2)

taking (2). Taking, n. a seizure, distress, difficulty, fright

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Tak″ing, n. 1. 1. The act of gaining possession; a seizing; seizure; apprehension.
2. 2. Agitation; excitement; distress of mind.
What a taking was he in, when your husband asked who was in the basket! Shak. 3. 3. Malign influence; infection. Shak.